Events
OUR EVENTS
Continuing Education
PODS conducts programs, projects and activities such as conferences, training sessions, seminars, symposia, workshops and product presentations to enhance the technical and technological proficiency and professional development of our optometrists.
Featured Event:
The Upskilled OD: Presbyopia & Low Vision
- Event Type: Conference
- Date: March 15 and March 17, 2026
- Time: 7:30 -5:00 PM (Philippine Time)
- CPD: 4 pts
- Speaker/s:
- Prof. James Wolffsohn
Upcoming Events
ARCHIVES
Past Events
PODS’ 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Well-Rounded Optometrist: From Education, Expertise, Experience
Speakers: Dr. Cindy Tromans, Prof. George Woo, and Dr. Carmen Abesamis-Dichoso
Date: September 20-21, 2025
COntact lens summit pocket SERIES #1
Mastering the Cornea: A Review on Structure, Function, and Clinical Practice
Speaker: Dr. Carmen Abesamis-Dichoso
Date: June 15, 2025
COntact lens summit pocket SERIES #2
Soft Contact Lenses in Focus: Exam, Fit, Troubleshooting, and Aftercare
Speaker: Dr. Jon Jefferson Kho
Date: June 30, 2025
COntact lens summit pocket SERIES #3
Refocus and Refine: A Clinical Review on Soft Toric Lens Fitting
Speaker: Dr. Carmen Abesamis-Dichoso
Date: July 30, 2025
COntact lens summit pocket SERIES #4
Clinical Mastery in RGP Contact Lens Fitting: From Assessment to Advanced Troubleshooting
Speakers: Dr. Rheza Badon-Tabasuares
Date: August 10, 2025
WEBINAR
Mission Possible: Collaborative Vision Care at the Barangay Level
Speaker: Dr. Minguita Padilla
Date: February 18, 2025
WEBINAR
FIRST LOOK (Second Part)
Speaker: Dr. Glen Steele
Date: January 26, 2025
PODS’ 2nd Annual Conference
PODS 2nd Annual Conference
Speaker: Dr. Ng Wei Chan, Dr. Foo Li Lian, Dr. Carmen Abesamis-Dichoso, and Dr. Keren Fernandez
Date: July 26, 2024
INSPIRE SERIES
Up close and Personal:
The Independent OD
Speaker: Mr. Woon Pak Seong
Date: August 31, 2021
CE SERIES
Revisiting RA 8050: Revised Optometry Law
Speaker: Atty. Bayani F. Abesamis
Date: July 07, 2021
CE SERIES
Shining a Light on Retinal Examinations
Speaker: Dr. Mark Eltis
Date: May 30, 2021
